RSSJan|16|2012
How to be a good father – Amazing Family Holiday Ideas
Posted by Glenn as Family, Travelogger
Wondering how to be a good father? One of the best ways is to take your kids on an amazing family holiday.
Here are some family holiday ideas that are a bit different from the conventional beach holiday. They are not cheap family holidays but they are enormous fun.
Stay in a Star Wars cave in Tunisia
There have been underground houses in Matmata in Tunisia as far back as the 4th century BC. In more modern times the dwellings have featured in the Star Wars films.
Watch the delight on their faces as they see that these caves are where Luke Skywalker lived before set of on his epic adventure to find his father.
Go Camping in Trees in Brittany France
These tents hanging from trees are part of a camp site …
Aug|31|2011
Averting Tantrums On The Road
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
At the best of times and situations, toddlers can throw tantrums. How much more when the whole family is on the road? Being crammed up in the back seat is definitely not the ideal situation for kids. This is definitely not something that parents look forward to as well. So is there a way to avert disaster before it happens? Of course!
The number one thing parents must remember is to bring along things that would keep the kids occupied. Books, music, toys, and a whole lot of creativity and ingenuity will do the trick. I would like to place special emphasis on the last point. As the parent, you must be able to monitor your child’s needs. You must be able to gauge his or her mood. Better yet, you must …
Jul|20|2011
Ideas For A Great Stay-cation
Posted by Noemi as Family, Health & Wellness, Spa, Tips
In the previous post, we were introduced to the idea of a stay-cation – at least I was. Anyhow, I got into this whole stay-cation mode and did some thinking to come up with some ideas for a great stay-cation. Here are some of those things.
Create a home spa
If you have lots of girls in the home, then this would be a perfect thing to do. Trust me, even fathers would love the idea once they have experienced pampering. So anyway, you could set up a home spa in one room in the house. Build up the mood and ambiance by decorating the room. Get some cheap scented candles and oil burners, put on nice relaxing music. You can give each other foot scrubs and massages. Of course, you might want to take …
Jul|13|2011
Finances Tight? Go On A Stay-cation
Posted by Noemi as Family, Tips
Yes, you read that right – a staycation. This is the new buzzword that is going around in the hospitality and travel industry. So what is a staycation? I think the name is pretty much self-explanatory. To give you something “official,” though, here is the definition from the Urban Dictionary:
A vacation that is spent at one’s home enjoying all that home and one’s home environs have to offer.
Even though I live and work in New York, I don’t always get to enjoy all it has to offer, what with my work commitments, but I sure did have an awesome time here during my spring staycation.
Clear enough? I know a lot of families who have opted to go on staycations this summer because of the crazy economic situation these days. And what’s …
Jun|23|2011
Little Passports: Impart The Love For Travel To Your Kids
Posted by Noemi as Family, Website
I don’t have kids – yet. One day, I really hope to have my own (two should be enough) and I want to share with them the world. The easiest and most creative way of doing this, in my mind, is to cultivate their imagination through reading. Indeed, one can travel the world just by reading.
Of course, reading alone will not be enough if I want my kids to experience the real deal. Still, reading is a good place to start, especially if the destinations I have in mind are of a totally different nature from what the kids are (going to be) used to.
That’s where this cool web site comes into the picture. I just discovered Little Passports, a web site founded by two moms who wanted to share the world (and its diverse …
May|09|2011
2011 Summer Outlook: Infographic
Posted by as Air Travel, Destinations, Family, Hotels, Travelogger
Even though the cost of an air ticket and price of gas has risen sharply recently and the general state of the economy is poor, many people are still planning on taking a vacation this summer. A recent survey conducted by HomeAway reveals some of the the public’s vacation plans for the summer.
Feb|16|2011
Call India at Good Rates with a Calling Card
Posted by as Adventure, Around The World, Backpacking & Budget, Business, Family
When you’re traveling to India, there are the usual things to take into consideration – where you’ll be staying, where you can get something good to eat, as well as where to take off some of the stress and relax – and then there are some finer details you’ll have to figure out in order to ensure that your trip would be as productive and convenient as possible. Staying connected is always important, and a good deal on a calling card can help you keep in touch with your friends and relatives while you’re exploring India!
If you’ve got a good calling card, your friends would be able to call India at some extremely good rates (judging from what’s been populating the market lately), allowing you to remain in contact with them. It works both ways – the proper deal on a calling card will …
Feb|16|2011
Travel Gear : Sunscreen or Tanning Lotion?
Posted by as Around The World, Business, Family, Health, Health & Wellness, Travelogger
Going some where for a vacation and debating on whether to take a sunscreen lotion or a tanning lotion? If you are, maybe you can get something out of this post. One of my rules when traveling is to always bring sun screen. Applying sunscreen is very important to keep your skin healthy by providing protection from the sun. In fact, you should be using sunscreen not just on vacations, but you should be using it every day!
That means that you can leave the tanning lotion behind, right? Not necessarily. Obviously, when you go on a vacation the days you spend there are special. You want to get something out of it, and one of those things, if you are headed to a sunny place, is a nice good tan. True sunscreen will keep you healthy, but it is understandable that you …
Jan|26|2011
Experience Chile’s Cuisine
Posted by as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Family, Food and Drink
Chile is a popular tourist destination, especially among those who enjoy tasty treats and generally exploring the cuisines of the various places they go to. If you’re visiting Chile, you should definitely set aside some time to indulge in the nation’s quite broad selection of foods and treats – and this is especially valid for those of you who enjoy spicier foods, as Chile is one of the most popular sources of such food in the world!
If you want to try out some of the more traditional meals, stay away from the central coast – this area is primarily populated by foreigners and thus offers mostly foreign cuisine and not so many traditional local meals. Still, the selection here can be quite tasty regardless, so you can still try them out a bit.
If you want to try out some of Chile’s traditional hot soups, …
Dec|20|2010
Out Of The Books Into The World
Posted by Noemi as Around The World, Arts & Culture, Books, Destinations, Family, Trends
The Da Vinci Code. Harry Potter. Angels and Demons. These are some of the most famous books in the recent years, and more than inspiring people to bury their noses in their pages, the stories have urged people to get out of their homes to go discover the real world behind the books. You’ve probably heard of people actually going on a trip with the places in the Da Vinci Code as part of their itinerary.
I remember meeting a French woman who used her vacation time to visit every single place mentioned in the Da Vinci Code. The Louvre was, of course, easy for her to visit, but she also went out of her way to travel to Scotland and the United States, just to see for herself what the places were actually like. Statistics …
